Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority Board Meetings - December 2020 CMHAM Northern Regional Meeting,* Tuesday, December 8 @ 1:00 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) Board Meeting – Thursday, All meetings are held at the December 10 @ 3:00 p.m. Board’s Main Office Board The Board meeting will be available Room located at 400 Johnson St as a Conference Call Meeting using: in Alpena unless 888-627-8019 PIN # 40994 otherwise noted. * Meeting held or Zoom in Room 102 at the Board’s https://zoom.us/j/911168583?pwd=SEc3b Main Office DZhUW5FY1lSU1R1NFdXTmNLZz09 Meeting ID: 911 168 583 Password: 013259 Karl Kovacs – Regional Chair Sr. Augusta Stratz – Regional Secretary Northern Regional Meeting Agenda Virtual via Zoom Tuesday, December 8, 2020 1:00pm to 2:00pm Regional Issues and Items for Discussion Nominations for 2020 Go to Bat Award (enc) NOT REQUIRED Nominations for 2021 Partners in Excellence Award (enc – one per Region per year) NOT REQUIRED Standing Committees Report (enc) ACTION ITEMS: Regional Appointments (enc) CMHA 2021 Calendar (enc) Other “GO TO BAT” AWARD NOMINATION FORM I. The “Go To Bat” Award is presented by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan to an individual outside of the public mental health system (DHHS or CMH) who exemplifies extraordinary concern, advocacy or leadership aimed at improving the quality and quantity of community-based mental health services for persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities in Michigan. (Note: “Outside of public mental health refers to an individual who cannot be receiving monetary compensation from the CMH system). II. Nominations may be submitted by any of the following member groups: - A CMH Board - The CMHA Executive Board - An Affiliate Member - An Association Region - An Association Standing Committee III. NAME OF NOMINEE Nominated by Nominee's Address Phone Number (home) (business) Nominee's Occupation and Place of Employment List community service or professional organizations with which the nominee is or has been affiliated. Please include the nominee's relationship to each organization. IV. ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE NOMINEE’S CONTRIBUTION TO IMPROVING COMMUNITY-BASED PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN MICHIGAN. V. To be considered, all nominations must be submitted on this form, or a copy of same, to: CMH Association of Michigan, 426 South Walnut, Lansing, MI 48933 or Fax: 517-374-1053. THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS JANUARY 8, AT 5:00pm. All nominations will be submitted to the Member Services Committee in care of the Association office. Award recommendations will be based on the quality of this description, its support information and attachments, not the number of nominations an individual receives. Nominees will NOT be considered without supporting documentation. The award will be presented during the Association's Winter Conference. VI. For more information, please contact Monique Francis at 517-374-6848 or e-mail [email protected]. PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THE “GO-TO-BAT” AWARD 2019 – The Honorable Freddie Burton 2018 – Kevin Fischer 2017–Andrea Cole 2016–Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley and Representative Rob VerHeulen 2015–The Honorable John Tomlinson and The Honorable Dorene Allen 2014–Senator Mike Shirkey 2013–Representative Matt Lori and Representative Al Pscholka 2012–Stephen Fitton 2011–Veda Sharp 2010–Senator Roger Kahn 2009–Senator Gilda Jacobs 2008–Representative Gary McDowell 2007–Senator Tony Stamas 2006–Governor Jennifer Granholm 2005–Representative Bruce Caswell 2004–Senator Beverly Hammerstrom 2003–Representative Gary Newell 2002–Judith Taylor 2001–Senator Dan DeGrow 2000–Senator Shirley Johnson 1999–Representative Terry Geiger 1998–Senator Joseph Conroy 1997–Senator Robert R. Geake 1996–Patrick Elwell 1995–Representative Beverly Hammerstrom and Senator Joel Gougeon 1994–Representative Donald Gilmer 1993–Representative Nick Ciaramitaro 1992–Margie Mitchell 1991–William Allen 1990–Representative Dick Allen 1989–Representative Debbie Stabenow 1988–Ben Censoni Partners in Excellence Award Nomination Form The Partners in Excellence award is designed to recognize those who have, in the process of utilizing community mental health services, enhanced the perception of those services and their recipients within the community. (Note that this individual cannot be receiving monetary compensation [other than per diems] from the Mental Health System.) A CMHSP, PIHP or CMHAM Affiliate Member may submit one nomination. Each Region of CMHA shall then choose a regional nominee based on the above-mentioned nominations. One nomination per Region, per year may be submitted for consideration. To be considered, all nominations must be submitted on this form, or a copy of the same to: CMH Association of Michigan, 426 South Walnut, Lansing, MI 48933 or Fax 517-374-1053. All nominations will be submitted at the CMHA regional meetings for consideration. Award recommendations will be based on the quality of the description and support information an individual receives. Nominees will NOT be considered without supporting documentation. Each region will submit a recommendation to the Executive Board. The award will be presented during one of the Association’s Conferences and each nominee will be recognized at that time. For more information, please contact Monique Francis at 517-374-6848 or e-mail [email protected]. Name of Nominee________________________________________________________________ Nominated by ___________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Address _______________________________________________________________ Phone Number___________________________________________________________________ On the back of this form, please describe in detail how this nominee has reduced the stigma associated with community mental health services. **Nominees will NOT be considered without supporting documentation. Documentation must be submitted to Monique Francis at [email protected] by January 8, 2021 to be eligible for consideration. Partners in Excellence Award Recipients 2020 2009 Metro Region: John Toppi Central Region: Dalia Smith Northern Region: Becky and Michael Dornoff Northern Region: Mary (Patti) Cosens Western Region: Clyde Sims 2019 Central Region: Harmony Hall 2008 Metro Region: BEST (Begin Ending Stigma Central Region: Duane Lehman Today) Metro Region: Michigan Consumer Evaluation Team (MCET) 2018 Northern Region: Marjorie Cano Central Region: People First of Sanilac County Western Region: Diane Boulais Metro Region: Stacie Burns, Crossroads Clubhouse of Warren 2007 Northern Region: Iosco ROAR Central Region: Thumb Alliance Art and Theatre Western Region: Sheldon House Program Metro Region: Gerald Butler, Detroit Wayne 2017 Northern Region: Peer Support Specialists, Manistee- Metro Region: David Taylor Benzie UP Region Sarah Peurakoski Southeast Region: Donna Orrin, Washtenaw CHO Western Region: Bonnie Gonzalez Lloyd Kammers and Melinda Grindell, Mel and Jr’s Vending 2016 Western Region: Susan Meekhof Northern Region: Deborah Appleman 2006 2015 Central Region: Christine Riddlebaugh Metro Region: Pam Casper Metro Region: Angelo Glenn Northern Region: Ernie Reynolds UP Region: Greg Toutant Southeast Region: Lifeways Anti-Stigma Campaign Western Region: Tim Hansen Western Region: Michael Kenny Deborah Parker 2014 Northern Region: Carol Serylo 2005 Central Region: Michael Cierzniewski 2013 Northern Region: Arlene Muszynski Northern Region: Dave Schaedig Western Region: Todd Koopmans Steve Harrington 2012 Central Region: Morgan Notestine 2004 Metro Region: CNS Anti-Stigma Program Central Region: Jana Perez Southeast Region: Paul Palmer Eliza Smafield Lapeer Atkion Club Metro Region: Lisa Lepine UP Region: Jane Ryan Northern Region: Tom Koerber Western Region: Recovery Institute of Southwest Southeast Region: Mae Bako Michigan Western Region: Lenore Huston 2011 2003 Central Region: Power of Peer Supports Team Metro Region: Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse Northern Region: Roger Boston, Northeast Northern Region: Joanne Rackow Michigan CMH Authority Southeast Region: Pamela Stants Metro Region: Robert Dillaber St. Clair County Masquerade Players 2010 Western Region: Duane Gaultney Metro Region: Cheryl Pace Northern Region: Mary Jane Toomey Children’s Issues Committee, September 15, 2020, 1:00pm Children’s Administrators Forum Update – Gwenda Summers July Minutes and September Minutes Gwenda reported that the CAF met in July and September. She reported that the discussion among this group continues to be robust. Culturally competent services were discussed in July. Resource sharing took place and many ideas were shared. School interaction with CMHs was discussed at the September meeting as well as CLS and respite services. Gwenda stated that capacity and knowing when to use these services were also discussed. Group asked if there was an update on 31N funding. Gwenda stated direct provision as well as access & referral services are some covered items, but some schools are directly employing folks for services. Group also discussed tiered referrals for children who need services. DHHS Updates – Kim Batsche-McKenzie, Justin Tate & Mary Chaliman – MDHHS Mary Chaliman stated that working on emergency rules for restraint & seclusion has been the foremost item being developed recently. Alternatives for this are being worked on. QRTP is being developed to replace child caring institutions. An independent assessor will do an assessment to see if the child truly needs